Caremark Greenwich becomes a Dementia Friend!
We’re delighted to share uplifting news: Caremark Greenwich becomes a Dementia Friend! Our whole team has taken the step of becoming a Dementia Friend through the Alzheimer’s Society, deepening our understanding of dementia and the small actions that make a big difference. This commitment aligns with our promise to deliver safe, high-quality home care with heart, helping people live well, confidently, in the place they love most — home.
Caremark Greenwich becomes a dementia friend because people matter. When you or someone you love is living with dementia, kindness, patience and practical support are essential. We’re here to offer all three, every single day.
Understanding dementia and its impact
Dementia is a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, behaviour and daily life. In the United Kingdom, around 900,000 people are living with dementia, and that number is growing as we live longer. The impact can be different for everyone, ranging from forgetfulness and confusion to changes in mood and confidence.
Families often shoulder both emotional and practical pressures — organising routines, appointments and support, while staying responsive to changing needs. Simple awareness from neighbours, businesses and local services can ease that strain. When a community recognises the signs and responds with patience and respect, people stay connected, feel understood and continue doing the things that bring them joy.
That’s why becoming a dementia friend matters. It turns empathy into action and helps create a borough where people with dementia remain part of the life of Greenwich.
What becoming a Dementia Friend means to us
Becoming a Dementia Friend is an Alzheimer’s Society initiative that invites people to learn more and take simple, meaningful steps to support others. It can be as easy as offering a friendly chat, allowing a little extra time at the till, or making spaces easier to navigate.
For individuals, becoming a dementia friend builds confidence to support neighbours, customers or colleagues. For communities, it encourages empathy, reduces stigma and creates safer, more welcoming places.
At Caremark Greenwich, it’s more than a badge. Our team has completed Dementia Friends information sessions, woven dementia-aware practices into everyday care and pledged to champion awareness across the borough. We see ourselves as a carer friend to our customers and families — warm, reliable and informed. Caremark Greenwich becomes a dementia friend to show leadership locally, and to make it easier for people to ask for help when they need it.
Our dementia care: expert, kind and personalised
We provide tailored dementia home care that balances safety, dignity and personal choice. Our Care Assistants focus on continuity and clear communication, so you always know what to expect and feel reassured.
- Personalised care plans shaped around routines, interests and goals
- Support with personal care, medication and daily activities
- Companionship, reminiscence and meaningful engagement to lift wellbeing
- Risk-aware safety measures that protect independence at home
- Flexible scheduling and reliable visits for consistent support
Training matters. Our care team receives comprehensive dementia training, covering different types of dementia, effective communication, responding to changes in behaviour, safeguarding and purposeful activity. We refresh this training regularly and follow current guidance, so our care stays safe, consistent and kind.
This is where heart meets head: trusted standards, delivered with a cheery smile. Nothing compares to home, and nothing compares to the peace of mind that comes with a well-trained, compassionate carer friend beside you.
Working together across Greenwich
Caremark Greenwich becomes a dementia friend to strengthen support beyond the home. We collaborate with local health and social care partners, share resources with community organisations and join dementia-friendly events across the borough. Our aim is simple: make it easier for people to find the right help, at the right time.
We are local, human and safe — a trusted leader you can turn to when life feels complicated. Our promise is to listen, explain care simply and act quickly.
How to get involved
If you’d like to join us in becoming a dementia friend, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Caremark Greenwich to register for a Dementia Friends information session. You’ll learn what dementia is, how it affects daily life and practical steps you can take to support someone in your community.
- Join a Dementia Friends information session
- Volunteer at local awareness events
- Share educational materials with community groups
- Encourage businesses to adopt dementia-friendly practices
We also offer guidance for families and carers, including care planning, communication tips and safety advice at home. We can signpost to the Alzheimer’s Society, local memory clinics and carer support groups, and we’re happy to discuss home care options if you are considering support for yourself or someone you love.
Caremark Greenwich becomes a dementia friend because community matters. To learn more or to register for a session, please get in touch. Together, we can make Greenwich a place where people living with dementia are understood, supported and truly valued — with a caring carer friend by their side.